Duncan Beedie

  • 5 stars across 9 books
Duncan Beedie Biography
Duncan Beedie is an illustrator and author whose debut picture book The Bear Who Stared was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2017. His other books include The Lumberjack’s Beard and The Last Chip

Duncan has worked in animation for over 14 years on a diverse range of projects including satirical sketches for BBC Three, segments for children’s TV shows and websites and TV commercials. 

Duncan lives in Bristol with his wife, daughter and dog Ivor.

Our favourite Duncan Beedie Book Characters
Bear - from The Bear Who Stared
Jim - from The Lumberjack's Beard
Percy - from The Last Chip
1st February 2016

The Bear Who Stared

A funny and charming picture book with heart from rising star Duncan Beedie - now shortlisted for the Waterstones Childr... MoreThe Bear Who Stared

(30 reviews) Review
11th January 2018

The Last Chip

Percy is a little pigeon, and he's very hungry. Life on the streets is tough, and every time he tries to get hold of a s... MoreThe Last Chip

(21 reviews) Review
12th January 2017

The Lumberjack's Beard

Every day, Jim Hickory the lumberjack heads into the forest with his trusty axe and chops down trees. Unfortunately, all... MoreThe Lumberjack's Beard

(20 reviews) Review
7th February 2019

Molly's Moon Mission

Molly the moth lives in the back of an old wardrobe. She loves her home and her family but she yearns for adventure. So ... MoreMolly's Moon Mission

(16 reviews) Review
12th October 2023

Heavy Metal Badger

Heavy Metal Badger is one of The Times Best Children's Books of 2023 An empowering rock anthem, from the fantastically-... MoreHeavy Metal Badger

(11 reviews) Review
7th July 2022

No Sleep for Bear

Bear is back! The lovable hero of Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted The Bear who Stared is getting into more... MoreNo Sleep for Bear

(2 reviews) Review
6th August 2020

Oof Makes an Ouch

Oof and Pib come from an ancient tribe. They know hardly any words - in fact they only know how to say their own names -... MoreOof Makes an Ouch

(1 review) Review
14th September 2023

A Bad Day for Bear

The lovable hero of Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted The Bear who Stared is getting into more scrapes! Bear... MoreA Bad Day for Bear

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4th June 2026

A Holiday for Bear: A hilarious, adventure-packed summer holiday read!

The brilliant Bear, lovable hero of Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted The Bear Who Stared, is back. This tim... MoreA Holiday for Bear: A hilarious, adventure-packed summer holiday read!

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